Indian Geography MCQs – 2 (Physical features of India)
January 15, 2024
Most important MCQs from the chapter – Physical features of India MCQs.
Size and location of India MCQs | Indian Geography MCQs
Size and location of India MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations
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1. In terms of area, India is at which position in the world ?
(a) 7th largest
(b) 4th largest
(c) 5th largest
(d) 6th largest
Correct Answer: (a) 7th largest
- In terms of size, India is the seventh largest country in the world.
- The largest country in the world is Russia.
- Following the are 7 largest countries of the world:
- Russia
- Canada
- China
- United States
- Brazil
- Australia
- India
2. India and Sri Lanka are separated by which among the following strait ?
(a) Malacca Strait
(b) Sunda Strait
(c) Palk Strait
(d) Strait of Gibraltar
Correct Answer: (c) Palk Strait
- India and Sri Lanka are narrowly separated by the Palk Strait.
3. The Indian mainland extends between the following latitudes ?
(a) 8°4’N to 37°6′ N latitudes
(b) 9°4’N to 38°6′ N latitudes
(c) 3°4’N to 32°6′ N latitudes
(d) 5°4’N to 37°6′ N latitudes
Correct Answer: (a) 8°4’N to 37°6′ N latitudes
- India lies completely in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The Indian mainland extends between 8°4’N to 37°6′ N latitudes and from 68°7′ E to 97°25′ E longitudes.
- India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent is about 29 degrees.
4. The length of India from north to south is which among the following ?
(a) 3,214 km
(b) 3,414 km
(c) 4,214 km
(d) 2,933 km
Correct Answer: (a) 3,214 km
- India measures about 3,214 km from north to south and 2,933 km from east to west.
5. The easternmost point of India is located in the state of ?
(a) Aasam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Sikkim
Correct Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
- Kibithu is the easternmost place of India. It is located in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Lohit River enters India at Kibithu.
6. The westernmost point of India is located in the state of ?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujrat
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Panjab
Correct Answer: (b) Gujrat
- Guhar Moti is the westernmost place of India.
- It is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
7. The standard time meridian of India is ?
(a) 83°30′ E
(b) 82°30′ E
(c) 81°30′ E
(d) 80°30′ E
Correct Answer: (b) 82°30′ E
- The standard time meridian of India is 82°30′ E.
- It passes through the following states of India:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Orissa
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chattisgarh
8. Broadly by how many hours does the local time of the eastern most point of India differ from that of the westernmost point ?
(a) 1 hour
(b) 2 hours
(c) 3 hours
(d) 4 hours
Correct Answer: (b) 2 hours
- The variation in local time between the eastern and western extremities of India is about two hours
9. India accounts for the following percent of the world’s total land area ?
(a) 3.42 percent
(b) 4.42 percent
(c) 5.42 percent
(d) 2.42 percent
Correct Answer: (d) 2.42 percent
- In terms of size, India is the seventh largest country in the world.
- Its total area is 3.28 million sq. km.
- It accounts for 2.42 percent of the world’s total land area.
10. Which one of the following countries shares the longest land border with India?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) China
(c) Pakistan
(d) Myanmar
Correct Answer: (a) Bangladesh
- Bangladesh shares the longest boundary with India followed by China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Afghanistan.
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